Foxborough Regional Charter School earns charter renewal

Dr. Mark Logan, executive director of the Foxborough Regional Charter School, recently announced the school has earned an unconditional renewal of its charge from the state for another five-year term.

Dr. Mark Logan, executive director of the Foxborough Regional Charter School, recently announced the school has earned an unconditional renewal of its charge from the state for another five-year term.

As a result of strong student learning, instructional practices, leadership, governance, and financial management, DESE Commissioner Mitchell Chester has formally approved the school’s new charter, in effect from 2013 to 2018.

Chester stated Foxborough Regional Charter School “has proved what a strong vision, high standards, and hard work can accomplish for the students of Massachusetts. I wish you great success as you continue to provide academic excellence and choice to the children of Massachusetts.”

Massachusetts charter schools are held to high levels of accountability based upon evidence and findings of a school’s academic success, organizational viability, and faithfulness to the terms of its charter. Charter schools are evaluated through annual program reviews, on-site visits, financial audits, performance levels on specific, measurable student outcomes for all learners, and an extensive inspection by independent evaluators every five years.

Similarly to traditional public schools, charters also must adhere to other federal and state laws and regulatory requirements, such as ensuring educational equity for special education students and English Language Learners through Coordinated Program Reviews.

“This is an exceptional honor for our school,” Logan remarked. “We know we have an incredible school community, culture, and learning environment. We see every day our achievements; not just in student academic performance, but also in the emotional and social growth of our students, as well as the high levels of respect, tolerance, service, and leadership demonstrated throughout our student body. To be recognized and validated by our authorizers on all of these accomplishments is very meaningful.”

“I remain sincerely appreciative to work within a school community consisting of incredibly supportive governance Board, talented staff, highly engaged students, and respectful, meaningful family partnerships,” added Logan. “Together, the school is connected as an exceptionally collaborative educational team.”

Lori Rudd, board chairman, added, “Foxborough Regional Charter School is a strong community that prides itself on high academic achievement, service, leadership and community partnerships. I attribute this accomplishment to the strong direction and leadership of our Executive Director, Dr. Mark Logan, the hard work of our entire staff and the dedicated families who make up the FRCS community.”